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Rockefeller Center: The Flag Project

8/7/2020

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​Boston Artist Eddie Bruckner’s work has been selected by Rockefeller Center for its latest public art installation in New York City.
 
The international design challenge was issued in May by the New York City landmark.  Rockefeller Center asked artists to design flags that represented any aspect of New York’s diverse culture and to submit them by June 20.  The competition received more than 1,400 entries from around the world.  Winning entries were selected by Rockefeller Center and a jurying committee comprised of Casey Fremont (Executive Director, Art Production Fund), Ernest Green (civil rights advocate), Margaret Morton (Director of Creativity and Free Expression, Ford Foundation), Faith Ringgold (artist), and the Ali Forney Center. Each winning design was produced into an eight by five foot flag.
  Only 193 flag designs were selected for the temporary public art exhibit.
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The flags will fly around The Rockefeller Center’s famous ice rink and restaurant plaza, supplanting the flags of the members of the United Nations that usually fly there. The exhibit was scheduled to be on display from August 1-16, 2020, but due to popular demand, the public art installation has been extended through August 23, 2020.
Bruckner’s flag design features the iconic Statue of Liberty using his signature style of bold lines and the illusion of mosaic tile. “My flag design is based on an original acrylic on canvas painting titled, “Liberty” of the Statue of Liberty holding her torch high and proud, against a blue mosaic-like sky. In many ways the illusion of mosaic tile (it’s all paint) represents the melting pot of people, cultures, immigrants, who arrived in NYC in the past as well as those who call New York City home today.”
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Bruckner is a professional visual artist who creates Pop Art original acrylic paintings for the contemporary home and office as well as involved in a variety of public art projects throughout the greater Boston area and beyond.  Bruckner painted piano for the Celebrity Series of Boston and the global art installation, “Play Me, I’m Yours” that was featured at Boston City Hall Plaza with Mayor Marty Walsh in 2016.  The following year, Bruckner was commissioned by the City of Boston’s Public Art Commission to paint an electrical box near Fenway Park, also completed a second electrical box with a Boston Marathon Theme along the Marathon route in Natick, MA.

“I’m excited about the actual process of creating Public Art.  My artwork is about having fun, bringing a smile to people’s faces, and at the same time, providing a unique way of experiencing some of our most familiar objects, places, or people.  I view my artwork as a visual representation of happiness, love, and the beautification of physical space and I love how Public Art achieves this goal and reaches so many people.”

Bruckner’s flag design is exhibited alongside notable artists and designers such as Carmen Herrera, Christian Siriano, Faith Ringgold, Hank Willis Thomas, Jeff Koons, Jenny Holzer, KAWS, Laurie Anderson, Marina Abramović, Sanford Biggers, Sarah Sze, Shantell Martin, and Steve Powers.
 
Rob Speyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tishman Speyer (the real estate management company of Rockefeller Center) said, “There are as many ways to celebrate the strength, vibrancy, and spirit of New York as there are people in our city.  We are thrilled that so many emerging and acclaimed artists are taking part in The Flag Project, and we are excited to share all the original works in one place, surrounding the beloved skating rink at Rockefeller Center.  Since it was built almost 90 years ago, the Center has been a place to honor our city and reaffirm our longstanding commitment to public art.”
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The Rockefeller Center Flag Design was based on the Original Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Eddie Bruckner, "Liberty"
Bruckner said, “I'm honored to be a part of this project alongside so many talented artists; a project that brings a little bit of happiness and joy during the Covid-19 pandemic.  The Flag Project helps usher in a new era of togetherness and human connection amidst a difficult time.”
 
“Those of us selected have connected on social media.  We have a Facebook page and Instagram handle where we communicate.  It’s been so exciting to see the diverse range of artwork from all over the world.  Those artists living in New York or able to travel there are taking pictures and videos of the public art installation for those artists who can’t be there at this challenging time.”
The exhibition is free and open to the public through August 16, 2020; no tickets are required.  Visitors to this temporary public art installation are encouraged to post photos and videos to social media using the hashtags:  #TheFlagProjectRC and #RockefellerCenter.
 
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https://www.rockefellercenter.com/flag-project/
 
https://www.eddiebruckner.com/rockefeller-center-flag-project.html
 
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2017 Needham Winter Arts Festival

12/9/2017

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This weekend, I participated in a wonderful juried art festival in Needham, Massachusetts.  The 2017 Needham Winter Arts Festival was held at Town Hall and featured over 30 local artists exhibiting their work.   It was wonderful to be a part of this event which attracted hundreds of people (despite the first snowfall of the season) and featured musicians and singers performing holiday tunes onstage.  The event was made possible through support from the Town of Needham and the Massachusetts Cultural Council Festival Grant Program.

I decided to post this blog article because two paintings of mine found a new home!  The paintings, shown here, "Honey, I'm Home" and "Love Shines #2" were both sold and is now part of a private collection, bringing smiles to people residing in Wellesley, Massachusetts.  The "Honey, I'm Home!" painting is acrylic paint on canvas and is 18" x 24".  I was inspired to paint the house upon being invited to exhibit in a group show with the theme, "House."  Before being sold, the "Honey, I'm Home!" painting was exhibited at the Morse Public Library, in Natick, MA in October 2016. It was also exhibited at the Attleboro Arts Museum December 9, 2016-February 2, 2017.  I love this painting because of all the mosaic illusion elements, the representation of bushes, and how I used a broken line to indicate the front doorway.

​The second painting sold, "Love Shines #2" is a 10" x 10" acrylic on board painting with resin and ground glass. "Love Shines #2" was one of my most recent paintings completed within the past month!  This was one of my first few paintings that features my use of acrylic paint and ground glass with multiple layers of resin.  I love using hearts in my artwork to convey the emotion of love, passion, romance, and fun!  I really do feel that love does shine, and in the case of my artwork, it does too through the use of ground glass that reflects the sparkling light!

The accompanying painting, "Love Shines #1" is still available, and I'm glad that it received a lot of positive praise at the Arts Festival.  I'm currently working on another series of 10 paintings, all 10" x 10" with acrylic paint, ground glass, and resin. So stay tuned for more information on those paintings once I'm done with them in my studio.  They are going to be awesome and a LOT of FUN!  OMG!

I also sold out all my puzzles and blankets featuring my artwork as well as sold a lot of greeting cards, coasters, candles, limited edition prints, and notepads too!  The 2017 Needham Winter Arts Festival was a great and successful event!  I'm looking forward to participating in it again next year!

I'm thrilled that these paintings sold to folks who absolutely loved them and I hope that they will enjoy their original paintings for many years to come!

To see the painting sold last weekend and read the blog article: CLICK HERE!
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Worcester Street Art

9/11/2017

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I traveled to Worcester, MA as to deliver a painting of mine to the Davis Art Gallery.  I have an upcoming show at the Davis Art Gallery that I'm a part of called, "Nonobjective NOW: New England Artists Explore Abstraction.  I'm very excited to be included in this juried exhibit that features interpretations of nonobjective subject matter in a variety of 2D and 3D media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, photography, fiber arts, and design.  The Opening Reception will be on the 22nd of September from 5-7 pm and the exhibit runs through January 5, 2018.  The painting that I will exhibit is "Mosaic Color Grid: The Dance, Structure & Movement and is pictured here:
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It was such a beautiful day that I thought I'd take a stroll around the area, known as the Grid District.  The Davis Gallery is located within the Printers Building in the Grid District on Portland St.  Just outside the doorway were a few incredible pieces of street art.  The orange and blue one below is by an artist from Nepal who brings Sanskrit and graffiti art together.  Check out Instagram @imagine876. Across the street were two massive murals, show in the photo to the right and also separately below.  And down the street was this fun mural of a happy-face balloon!
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Many of these murals were created over the past few years as part of Pow! Wow!, which is a cool mural festival and celebration of art and culture.  The festival also takes place in cities and countries such as Hawaii, Taiwan, Long Beach, Israel, Singapore, Jamaica, Washington D.C., Guam, New Zealand, Germany, and more.  The POW WOW! Worcester mural festival, which was just in August 2017, has added dozens of murals in Worcester in less than 10 days while also hosting a number of arts and community-centered events and programs.​  Although I missed taking part of the festivities, I'm glad that I got to see a few of the incredible artworks that came out of this incredible festival.  ​ Visit www.powwowworcester.com for more information.

I came across this awesome video on Pow! Wow! Israel and you can check it out here:  http://powwowhawaii.com/blog/pow-wow-israel-2017-official-video/
Another of my favorites was located at this parking garage, which had two tower-like paintings on each side by artist Victor Quinonez. Check out Instagram @Marka_27. This was very cool.
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Walking around, I even came across local artists displaying their artwork in the store windows in the area.  

If you have the chance to visit Worcester, I encourage you to take a walk around and see all the incredible works of art available for everyone to see!
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When Language Meets Art

12/21/2016

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I'm currently exhibiting a painting at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts in Lubbock, Texas, as part of their international juried exhibition, "When Language Meets Art."  It's been a real honor to have been selected for this juried exhibit, juried by Gary Sweeney and curated by Linda Cullum of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA).  www.lhuca.org
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"Close Your Eyes" Acrylic on 3 Canvas Panels by Eddie Bruckner
The "When Language Meets Art" Exhibit at LHUCA is in their Christine DeVitt Exhibition Hall,  LHUCA serves as an exhibition space for local, national, and internationally known artists. This current exhibit demonstrates their commitment to bringing insightful and thought-provoking exhibitions that deepen one's understanding, appreciation, and connection with the visual arts.

Below are some photos of the my painting, "Close Your Eyes" on exhibit in at LHUCA.
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One of LHUCA's programs is the First Friday Art Trail.  The First Friday Art Trail is a free, self-guided public art event held predominately in the Lubbock Cultural District.  The First Friday Art Trail is held from 6-9pm, rain or shine, on the first Friday of every month!  This vibrant art scene brings together art-lovers, art collectors, artists, and the greater community.  The art trail can be exploreed on foot or by  one of the free First Friday Trolleys to experience the galleries along the downtown route. More information can be found at http://www.ffat.org/
Christian Conrad wrote about the exhibit that is on view through January 28, 2017.  Christian Conrad earned his PhD in Critical Theory and Artistic Practice from Texas Tech University in 2010 and his MFA from Radford University in 2005. As a working artist, Christian creates in a variety of media, ranging from oil painting to video installation to traditional paper collage. Christian has taught several college-level courses in art at Texas Tech University, and he is currently a featured speaker with the Art History Lecture Series sponsored by the Museum of Texas Tech University Association and the Saturdays at LHUCA art lectures.
When Language Meets Art is an international juried exhibition at LHUCA that explores the connections found between language and language’s unique intersection with contemporary art.  Throughout art history, the many artistic uses of language have changed significantly as the methods and meaning of art has evolved, leading into the contemporary world.  Just as the complexity of art has increased over time, so too has the complexity of language, especially when incorporated into artworks. In the world of modern art, every previous iteration of how language has been used in the past can be considered relevant, adding to the diversity of arts interpretation.

One of the earliest forms of art centering on the use of language is the multicultural practice of calligraphy, used in order to visually elevate and glorify a culture’s written word. This usage of ornamentation extends into the contemporary as the power placed within words themselves can be a direct focus of art. In No Regerts by Matthew Gualco, the artist uses a contemporary version of calligraphy, but in this instance the language itself becomes obscured through the art. In practice, most individuals will read the titled phrase as “no regrets,” so the intentional misspelling then adds to the meaning of Gualco’s art piece.


The power of language can also extend back into the past, forming connections through objects and words directly rooted in history. This occurs in particular when an artist uses objects that signify a narrative linked to nostalgic feelings of the past. In Titanic by Regina Latkany, the incorporation of a piece of history--a document from the actual ship--creates a direct connection with the historical narrative of the Titanic’s tragedy.  A second example of this nostalgic use of language is present in the photograph Hub Beauty Supply by John Van Beekum. Here the recording of an image with language that seems lost in time transports the viewer to a different period of history.


As art has evolved to include a diversity of new media, the usage of language continues to also be an active component of the art. An example of this can be found In the interactive installation It's time to address'er drawersby Joel Armstrong. Here the words chosen by the artist intermingle with recognizable forms that are placed on the wall of the installation space.  In this the use of language becomes a component that can be rearranged in conjunction with the space of the installation.


As cultures progress, the concepts we associate as language incorporate new words and symbols not previously used. These new icons and language often become the focus of contemporary art works. In The Power of The Unspoken Word by Katrina Wright, the use of a symbol in the place of the word “power” can be seen as a function of the modern age. A second example can be found in the multi-media piece CTRL ALT DEL by Karen Gutfreund. In this work the artist uses the common keys found on keyboards that are connected to a computer. The artist also generates a contemporary meaning through the sequence of these keys and what the viewer would associate with them.


​The complexity of the ideas behind the use of art and language dictates a wide diversity of approaches. When Language Meets Art showcases this variety by displaying a large mixture of art media in conjunction with the plurality of uses of language. In each instance, the work shown can be seen as a wonderful example of this intellectually productive intersection. LHUCA’s second juried exhibition showcases how aptly today’s artists are responding to the continued evolution of culture, language, and contemporary art.    -Christian Conrad


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Celebrating the Re-Launch of Eddie Bruckner Fine Art! EddieBruckner.com

1/1/2016

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Happy New Year!  I am thrilled to re-launch my website, EddieBruckner.com and Eddie Bruckner Fine Art!  I'm very excited to share my artwork with you and the rest of the world! Please enjoy exploring this site and checking out my online store.

Please follow Eddie Bruckner Fine Art on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, and Pinterest!  

Here is one of my all-time favorite paintings.  I was honored that it was chosen to be part of the prestigious juried show, the Cambridge Art Association's National Prize Show.  It was selected by Cheryl Brutvan, the Beal Curator of Contemporary Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.  

Through my blog, I look forward to sharing some of the latest news from the art world, exciting and new exhibits, and more!

-Eddie
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